A client is using chamomile tea as a remedy to treat gastrointestinal upset
When discussing the use of this herb, the nurse would alert the client that contact dermatitis is a possibility if the client has a hypersensitivity to which of the following plants? Select all that apply.
A) Ragweed
B) Fox glove
C) Asters
D) Lavender
E) Chrysanthemums
Ans: A, C, E
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Although chamomile is generally safe and nontoxic, the tea is prepared from the pollen-filled flower heads and has resulted in symptoms ranging from contact dermatitis to severe anaphylactic reactions in individuals hypersensitive to ragweed, asters, and chrysanthemums.
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